Demonstration programs can address any culture or aspect of your curriculum. So many stories and history of the culture are told through the clay pot. I will address how this is manifested in a variety of cultures.

Using the Potter’s Wheel as a tool to generate large scale pottery forms, I discuss these cultures during a 45 minute to 1 hour demo.

A hands-on participatory element can be included, depending on the size of the class and the time available.

• The students can assist in creating a signature piece on the potter’s wheel (exploring patterns and symbols ) Signing and personalizing the vessel allows them to have the experience of drawing in clay.

• The other option is for students to come up to the wheel and feel the clay spinning through their hands as we create a group piece.

Patterns and symbols are brought to light as their similarities and meanings are discussed and demonstrated.